CAPON BRIDGE, W.Va. — A Winchester, Virginia man has been charged with a weekend murder in Hampshire County. The Hampshire County Sheriff’s Department was called to a home in Capon Bridge late Saturday night. There they found the body of Joesi Martin, 33, of Capon Bridge. The deceased victim was covered in blood and had…
Friiday, February 21, 2025 – 10th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 139: Relating to filling of vacancies in Legislature Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 269: Modifying requirements for public water systems or…
Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 9th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 9: Recognizing Court Appointed Special Advocates SR 10: Designating February 20, 2025, as Human Resources Day at Legislature SR 11: Recognizing Cottage Hill Farm as WV outstanding family-owned Hereford cattle farm for 2024…
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – 8th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 460: Relating to vaccine requirements SECOND READING There are no bills on Second Reading for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. FIRST READING Com. Sub. for SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Freshman 2nd District Congressman Riley Moore cut the ribbon on his Martinsburg District Office Tuesday. Martinsburg/Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce Interim President and CEO Randy Lewis gave the opening remarks: Congressman Moore talked about the size of the 2nd Congressional District he represents: He said Berkeley County is a large county in…
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Beginning tomorrow, February 19, 2025, the intersection at Porter Avenue and West John Street will have an all-way (Four-Way) stop. The city of Martinsburg announcement indicates the change will provide increased safety to travelers on what it terms a busy, low visibility, intersection. Signage will be at the site to remind drivers…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lost two hundred farms in the period from 2023 to 2024. On February 14th, the United States Department of Agriculture released its “2024 Farm Numbers and Land in Farms” report. According to the report, there were 22,600 farms in 2024, down 200 from the previous year. The amount of farmland…
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — An ongoing water leak near Union Street is impacting businesses in Berkeley Springs. The Town of Bath announced the leak late Monday morning. Berkeley Springs Water Works reports the ongoing leak is impacting businesses and residents in the vicinity of Union Street. They should expect low to no water pressure for “an…
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 7th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 7: Recognizing 153rd anniversary of Glenville State University SR 8: Designating February 18, 2025, as WV Banker’s Day at Legislature THIRD READING There are no bills on Third Reading for Tuesday,…